Source: The Boston Globe

On December 9, 2001, The Boston Globe reported that "with the country at war and violence raging in the Holy Land, the lights of Hanukkah must burn brighter than ever, some Jews say, to help dispel the darkness. The menorah, a symbol of freedom and religious tolerance, must continue to inspire hope... For the congregation of Chabad of Westborough, [MA] tonight's public lighting of a 9-foot menorah at the town rotary captures, in a small but meaningful way, the holiday's message of faith and resolve... One year ago, the town denied the synagogue's request to display the menorah at the rotary over fears that the display would violate the separation of church and state. But after several months of deliberation, selectmen voted in June to allow the menorah, and also approved the town's annual tree-lighting ceremony, which includes caroling and Santa Claus."